Family Relationships

We must be able to say to others, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ” (I Corinthians 11:1). Paul was able to say this even though he wasted about 50% of his life as an enemy of Christ. His life was full of perpetual joy (Philippians 3:1, 4:4) because he had counted everything besides Jesus as…

The characteristic of the Pharisees under the Old Covenant was summed up by what Jesus said: “Do as they say, not as they do” (Matthew 23:3). Under the New Covenant, however, we are instructed to pay close attention to our life (first) and (then) to our teaching (I Timothy 4:16). And the standard for our…

Sermon Series: To Save That Which is Lost (Part 5 of 5) Matthew 18:11-22 If your “brother” — i.e., your husband/wife, children, or a brother/sister in the local church — sins against you, seek reconciliation with them privately & gently first (Galatians 6:1; Matthew 18:15). Remember that you are trying to win your brother/sister, not…

Sermon Series: To Save That Which is Lost (Part 4 of 5) Matthew 18:11-22 When we are integrated into the Body of Christ, we learn how to have the foundation — i.e., forgiving love — as well as the superstructure built on top of it — i.e., helping the one in sin. Whether you have…

Sermon Series: To Save That Which Is Lost (Part 3 of 5) (Matthew 18:11-17) In our relationships, we all have some level of knowledge (I Corinthians 8:1). From there, however, we face the choice of either continuing to pursue knowledge — which will only make us proud — or pursuing love, which will build others…